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Posted: 23:19 - 25 Aug 2017 Post subject: |
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That's pretty much it... It's a.hobby bike rather than a commuter, so didn't want something that I spend my already limited time fixing rather than riding!
It is tatty, but again that's what I was after, not ridden in so long, so I'm expecting to drop/slide it at some point.
The look is growing on me, even if its not my usual thing. I'm hoping I find the riding position a bit more comfortable in time.
It is definitely easy to ride... ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 17:31 - 26 Aug 2017 Post subject: |
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Do they do different seats for CBF's, or do any other model seats fit? ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 21:49 - 31 Aug 2017 Post subject: |
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Out on it again today. Noticed the dash clocks don't light it. Might have to look into that... ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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I keep writing out prices and then loosing them, so going to stick them on here so I can find them again! Quote from Silvers was:
Oil Filter - £10.25
Oil Drain Washer - £0.55
Spark Plugs - £5.49 each
Air Filter - £29.39
Fuel Filter - £15.20
Total: £60.88
Clutch Cable - £16.68
Front Pad Set - £29.35
Front Brake Disc - £121.83
Rear Pad Set - £29.00
Fork Seal - £8.95 each (replica)
Rear Shock Unit - £324.91
Off to FleaBay I go! ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 23:45 - 30 Sep 2017 Post subject: |
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Slightly last minute, but did front bearings (pig of a job), front disc and pads, and chain adjust this evening.
Front brake is a bit bindy, but will hopefully bed in alright. ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 19:56 - 04 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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Stuck this on the other day as well:
https://i.imgur.com/782JLTQ.jpg ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 23:00 - 14 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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I don't think I'll be dropping the pegs. Caught the front edge of my boot on the tarmac while going round a roundabout earlier! ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 19:25 - 31 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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Took it in for the MoT, and it failed on a few bits, all quite minor and expected really.
One fail was a fork seal. I'm assuming I'm best replacing the pair at the same time?
Can I do it the easy way on these? i.e loosen the yokes, slip the forks out, pull the dust covers and old seals out, and put the new seals in. Or do I have to dismantle the forks completely and do the seals from the other way? (A mate thinks it's the latter) ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 11:42 - 07 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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Tried doing the rear shock last night. Access is a pain, and the bottom bolt is seized, probably where the road salt/water/crud is kicked up by the rear tyre.
Got the nut off, but can't shift the bolt. Tried getting the bolt to turn, but it's a no-go.
Left it soaking in oil, will have to have another crack.
Photo of the supporting antics... ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 08:14 - 10 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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Even having left the bolt to soak, still no joy. Bolt is not rounded off.
The bolt is seized to the inner race/sleeve. ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 17:44 - 27 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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A little update, managed to get that shock bolt out in the end, a sledgehammer was required.
Also had issues with the fork seals, so only replaced one side, will address this at a later date.
So, took it for the MoT this morning, and now have a shiny new ticket!
More monies though:
MoT fail - £29.65
CBF 600 second hand monoshock - £60.00
Fork Oil - £10.00
Fork Oil Seals x2 (one to fit) - £5.95
Fork Dust Seals x2 (one to fit) - £5.00
Tyre Valve x10 pack - £3.49
Exhaust Clamps & Bulbs - £9.00
MoT fail - £29.65
Total: £152.74
Clutch Cable (yet to fit) - £5.75
Rear Wheel Hugger - £35.00
Total: £40.75
Total Spend this time: £193.49
TOTAL SPENDING TO DATE: £1087.49 ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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Posted: 17:50 - 27 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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Also got this GIVI Monokey V46 top box, for free.
https://i.imgur.com/cLBKqR2.jpg
...and this is just an arty shot:
https://i.imgur.com/gARLEEZ.jpg ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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I'm starting to wonder if my CBF is restricted.
I got a bit trigger happy the other day, on private property of course, and the acceleration seemed to top out at 90mph, probably could have crept up a bit further if I held it, but only slowly.
Now I'm a big/heavy chap, but the book top speed is 125mph, I can't see my 'frame' slowing it down 35mph.
The numberplate has had holes drilled in the bottom, which correspond to nothing on the bike, so I assume they were for an L plate. There is also marks on the front fender, possibly from an adhesive L plate.
I wouldn't mind riding it restricted, IF I had the paperwork, as it might hold a better resale value. But I don't have said paperwork.
Would 90mph be about right for a restricted CBF500? ____________________ '07 Honda CBF500 / '93 Vauxhall Astra (www.fb.com/2wdOffRoader) / '04 Vauxhall Movano
Projects: '81 Honda CX500 x2 / '85 Land Rover One-Ten / ...plus many horticultural things.
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